A bruised and hurt Pakistan team take on a high-flying South Africa side in the ICC World Cup 2023 fixture at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Babar Azam's men recently lost to Afghanistan at the same venue and with the hopes of a semi-final on the line, they are in a must-win situation against an in-form Proteas side that have just lost one game so far. Babar Azam has had a standard WC so far with the bat but the team has been highly criticised back home by former players and pundits. (Match Blog | Scorecard | Full Coverage)
Lethargic fielding, average powerplays and insipid bowling are some of the criticisms that have been hurled at the Men In Green back hime in Pakistan. The 1992 WC champions sit fifth in the points table but with two wins and three defeats in five games played. If Pakistan end up losing this game as well, the hopes of making in the semis will end with it too.
As for South Africa, the Proteas are in fine form in this tourament. Barring the upset defeat at the hands of the Netherlands in Dharamsala, the Proteas have struck over 300+ scores, three times in this tournament. Aiden Markam, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen have all contributed with the bat up the order. Kagiso Rabada and co. have been brilliant with the ball and the fielding has been great too. South Africa could almost seal their semi-final spot with a win against a battered and bruised Pakistan in Chennai.
Head-to-head Record
Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other 82 times in the ODIs with the Proteas winning 51 and the Men In Green clinching 30 wins. 1 game has ended in No Result.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Chennai will stay around 32°c. Expect hot and humid conditions to welcome the players at the MA Chidamabara Stadium.
Squads:
South Africa - Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Temba Bavuma, Lizaad Williams.
Pakistan - Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
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When will the Pakistan Vs South Africa game be played in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
The Pakistan Vs South Africa game will be played on Friday, October 27 at 2pm IST.
Where will the Pakistan Vs South Africa game be played?
The Pakistan Vs South Africa game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
On which TV channel will the Pakistan Vs South Africa match be telecast live?
The Pakistan Vs South Africa match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where will the Pakistan Vs South Africa match be live streamed?
The Pakistan Vs South Africa match will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
